05/01/2024

Austin Fo Guang Shan Members Attend Women’s Commission "Hall of Fame" Awards Ceremony

Reported by Elaine, Human World News, Austin

On May 1st, the Austin Women's Commission held the "Hall of Fame" awards ceremony at Austin City Hall to honor the contributions and achievements of outstanding women in the Austin area. Nearly 60 people attended. Austin Fo Guang Shan BLIA Senior Advisor Elaine Hsu, along with Chinese Subchapter President Jiaqing Chen, Vice President Qiuzhen Yang, and Committee Member Qun Li, represented Fo Guang Shan BLIA at the event to congratulate Ms. Darlene Lanham, this year's recipient of the "Health and Safety" award.

Darlene Lanham, Executive Director of the Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA), previously served as a trustee for Hsi Lai University of Fo Guang Shan and frequently attends major celebrations at Xiang Yun Temple. Executive Director Lanham expressed her gratitude: "I am very thankful to the Austin BLIA for their years of donations to AFSSA. With the support and sponsorship from various sectors, AFSSA has been able to provide more care and assistance to Asian individuals. Today’s Hall of Fame honor is due to the collective efforts of everyone involved." The Austin Fo Guang Shan BLIA also takes pride in sponsoring AFSSA.